Creole Anthias
Paranthias colonus
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Suggested Tank
681+ liters
Max Size
36 cm
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A streamlined, salmon-to-reddish plankton-feeding sea bass with a deeply forked tail, blue-tipped fins, and three small pale spots along the back. Peaceful and constantly swimming, it lives in fast-moving midwater shoals and needs a long, open, high-flow tank with strong current and plenty of horizontal swimming room rather than a rock-packed aquascape. Best kept in groups of three or more with equally active tankmates, fed several small meals of meaty plankton daily; large adults may pick off very small shrimp and fish.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
They require a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of swimming space and live rock for hiding. The water should be kept at a temperature between 72-78°F, with a pH of 8.1-8.4 and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Behavior
Creole Anthias are active swimmers and are usually found in groups. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially in smaller tanks.
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